Academic Calendars
* All closing deadlines shown are 11:59 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
* The respective opening time of an event, if applicable, is noted.
* Registration opening times are 7:00 a.m.
The academic calendar is based on university policies in effect at the time of posting. Academic calendars may be revised as necessary or due to policy changes.
Date |
Event |
| March 18 | Add/Drop begins. (7:00 a.m.) |
| May 27 | Classes begin. Last day to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). |
| May 29 | Last day to add classes or drop individual courses for a 100% refund for reduced course loads. |
| June 3 | Census (Enrollment numbers are frozen for reporting purposes.) |
| June 9 | Last day to drop individual courses. (25% refund). Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F. |
| June 17 |
Last day to resign and/or change grade option from P/F to A-F. |
| June 19 | Juneteenth - (No Classes - University Offices Closed) |
| July 4 | Independence Day – (No Classes - University Offices Closed) |
| July 7 |
Classes end. Last day to apply for "W" grade. Final examinations. |
| July 11 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| July 15 | Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
| August 15 | Degree conferral. |
Date |
Event |
| March 18 | Add/Drop begins. (7:00 a.m.) |
| July 8 | Classes begin. Last day to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). |
| July 10 | Last day to add classes. |
| July 10 | Last day to drop individual courses for a 100% refund for reduced course loads. |
| July 15 | Census (Enrollment numbers are frozen for reporting purposes.) |
| July 21 | Last day to drop individual courses. (25% refund). Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F. |
| July 29 | Last day to resign and/or change grade option from P/F to A-F. |
| August 15 | Classes end. Last day to apply for "W" grade. Final examinations. Degree conferral. |
| August 18 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| August 20 | Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
Date |
Event |
| March 18 | Add/Drop begins. (7:00 a.m.) |
| May 27 | Classes begin. Last day to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). |
| May 30 | Last day to add classes or drop individual courses for a 100% refund for reduced course loads. |
| June 3 | Census (Enrollment numbers are frozen for reporting purposes.) |
| June 9 | Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F. |
| June 19 | Juneteenth - (No Classes - University Offices Closed) |
| June 24 | Last day to drop individual courses. |
| July 4 | Independence Day – (No Classes - University Offices Closed) |
| July 10 | Last day to resign and/or change grade option from P/F to A-F. |
| August 15 | Classes end. Last day to apply for "W" grade. Final examinations. Degree conferral. |
| August 18 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| August 20 | Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
Date |
Event |
| Mar 25 - Apr 8 | Course Request. |
| Apr 22 | Course Schedule available. |
| Apr 25 | Add/Drop opens. (7:00 a.m.) |
| Aug 24 | Last day to submit a Leave of Absence request. |
| Aug 25 | Classes Begin. Last day to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). |
| Aug 29 | Last day to add classes or drop individual courses for a 100% refund for reduced course loads. |
| Sep 1 |
Labor Day (No Classes - University Offices Closed) |
| Sep 22 | Census (Enrollment numbers are frozen for reporting purposes.) |
| Oct 7 | Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F. Last day to drop individual courses. (25% refund). |
| Oct 17 |
Fall Break Weekend (No Classes - University Offices Open Friday) |
| Oct 27 | Last day to resign and/or change grade option from P/F to A-F. |
| Nov 11 | Last day to apply for Fall graduation to have your name appear in the Commencement program and to update your diploma mailing address. |
| Nov 19 | Deadline for undergraduates to request rescheduling of final examinations. |
| Nov 22-30 | Thanksgiving break (No Classes) |
| Dec 10 | Classes End. Last day to apply for "W" grade. |
| Dec 11 | Reading Day (No Classes/Exams) |
| Dec 12-17 | Final examinations |
| Dec 19 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| Dec 22 | Degree Conferral. Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
* See commencement.vt.edu for commencement ceremony schedule.
Winter 2025-2026
Date |
Event |
| Aug 4 | Add/Drop opens. |
| December 26 |
Classes Begin (Virtual, Blended, or Winter Experience). Last day to add or drop courses or to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). Last day to change grade mode. |
| January 2 | Classes Begin (Residential-Blacksburg). Last day to add or drop courses or to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). Last day to change grade mode. |
| January 5 | Last day to resign. |
| January 16 | Classes End. Last day to apply for "W" grade. |
| January 17 | Final examinations. |
| January 20 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| January 22 | Degree Conferral. Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
Spring 2026
Date |
Event |
| Oct 21 - Nov 4 | Course Request. |
| TBD | Course Schedule available. |
| Dec 1 | Add/Drop opens. (7:00 a.m.) |
| Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes - University Offices Closed). Last day to submit a Leave of Absence request. |
| Jan 20 | Classes Begin. Last day to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). Last day to submit a Leave of Absence request. |
| Jan 26 | Last day to add classes or drop individual courses for a 100% refund for reduced course loads. |
| Feb 17 | Census (Enrollment numbers are frozen for reporting purposes.) |
| Mar 2 |
Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F. Last day to drop individual courses. (25% refund). |
| Mar 7-15 | Spring Break (No Classes - University Offices Open) |
| Mar 31 |
Last day to resign and/or change grade option from P/F to A-F. |
| Apr 14 | Last day to apply for Spring graduation to have your name appear in the Commencement program and to update your diploma mailing address. |
| Apr 22 |
Deadline for undergraduates to request rescheduling of final examinations. |
| May 6 | Classes End. Last day to apply for "W" grade. |
| May 7 | Reading Day (No Classes/Exams) |
| May 8-13 | Final examinations. |
| May 15 | Final grades due. (5 p.m.) |
| May 18 | Degree Conferral. Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
* See commencement.vt.edu for commencement ceremony schedule.
SUMMER 2026 (S1: FIRST 6 WEEK SUMMER SESSION) (Tentative)
Date |
Event |
| May 26 | Classes Begin |
| May 26 | Last day to withdraw to avoid tuition and fee charges. Students must complete a withdrawal form. If enrolled in multiple parts of term, the deadline is the date listed for S1. Note: You may not drop your final hours via the web. |
| June 8 | Last day for students to web drop classes without grade penalty. If you are enrolled in only one course in all Summer Sessions, please contact the Registrar’s Office for instructions because you cannot drop your last/only class online. |
| June 8 |
Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F by 5:00pm. Contact the Office of the University Registrar to process a change to grade mode. |
| June 16 |
Last day for students to resign if enrolled in the respective single part of term, without grade penalty. If enrolled in multiple parts of term, the deadline is the date listed for S1. First and last required contact for resignation is academic dean of undergraduate student’s college or dean of the Graduate School. Submit completed resignation form to the University Registrar’s Office by 5:00pm. Your refund will be calculated according to the university refund policy on resignations. |
| June 16 | Last day to change grade option from P/F to A-F by 5:00pm. Contact the Office of the University Registrar to process a change to grade mode. |
| June 19 | Juneteenth - (No Classes - University Offices Closed) |
| July 3 | Independence Day Observed – (No Classes - University Offices Closed) |
| July 6 |
Last day to apply for W grade policy. |
| July 6 | Last day of classes. *Final exams are held on the last day of classes. |
| August 19 | Degree Conferral. |
SUMMER 2026 (S2: SECOND 6 WEEK SUMMER SESSION) (Tentative)
Date |
Event |
| July 7 | Classes Begin |
| July 7 | Last day to withdraw to avoid tuition and fee charges. Students must complete a withdrawal form. If enrolled in multiple parts of term, the deadline is the date listed for S1. Note: You may not drop your final hours via the web. |
| July 20 | Last day for students to web drop classes without grade penalty. If you are enrolled in only one course in all Summer Sessions, please contact the Registrar’s Office for instructions because you cannot drop your last/only class online. |
| July 20 | Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F by 5:00pm. Contact the Office of the University Registrar to process a change to grade mode. |
| July 28 | Last day for students to resign if enrolled in the respective single part of term, without grade penalty. If enrolled in multiple parts of term, the deadline is the date listed for S1. First and last required contact for resignation is academic dean of undergraduate student’s college or dean of the Graduate School. Submit completed resignation form to the University Registrar’s Office by 5:00pm. Your refund will be calculated according to the university refund policy on resignations. |
| July 28 | Last day to change grade option from P/F to A-F by 5:00pm. Contact the Office of the University Registrar to process a change to grade mode. |
| August 14 |
Last day to apply for W grade policy. |
| August 14 | Last day of classes. *Final exams are held on the last day of classes. |
| August 17 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| August 19 | Degree Conferral. Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
SUMMER 2026 (S3: 12 WEEK SUMMER SESSION) (Tentative)
Date |
Event |
| May 26 | Classes Begin |
| May 26 | Last day to withdraw to avoid tuition and fee charges. Students must complete a withdrawal form. If enrolled in multiple parts of term, the deadline is the date listed for S1. Note: You may not drop your final hours via the web. |
| June 8 | Last day for students to web drop classes without grade penalty. If you are enrolled in only one course in all Summer Sessions, please contact the Registrar’s Office for instructions because you cannot drop your last/only class online. |
| June 19 | Juneteenth - (No Classes - University Offices Closed) |
| June 23 | Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F by 5:00pm. Contact the Office of the University Registrar to process a change to grade mode. |
| July 3 | Independence Day Observed – (No Classes - University Offices Closed) |
| July 9 | Last day for students to resign if enrolled in the respective single part of term, without grade penalty. If enrolled in multiple parts of term, the deadline is the date listed for S1. First and last required contact for resignation is academic dean of undergraduate student’s college or dean of the Graduate School. Submit completed resignation form to the University Registrar’s Office by 5:00pm. Your refund will be calculated according to the university refund policy on resignations. |
| July 9 | Last day to change grade option from P/F to A-F by 5:00pm. Contact the Office of the University Registrar to process a change to grade mode. |
| August 14 | Last day to apply for W grade policy. |
| August 14 | Last day of classes. *Final exams are held on the last day of classes. |
| August 17 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| August 19 | Degree Conferral. Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
Fall 2026
Date |
Event |
| March 24 - April 7 | Course Request |
| TBD | Course schedule available. |
| April 24 | Add/Drop opens. |
| August 23 | Last day to submit a Leave of Absence request. |
| August 24 | Classes Begin. Last day to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). |
| August 28 | Last day to add classes or drop individual courses for a 100% refund for reduced course loads. |
| September 7 |
Labor Day (No Classes - University Offices Closed) |
| TBD | Census (Enrollment numbers are frozen for reporting purposes.) |
| October 6 | Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F. Last day to drop individual courses. (25% refund). |
| TBD |
Fall Break (No Classes - University Offices Open Friday) |
| October 26 | Last day to resign and/or change grade option from P/F to A-F. |
| November 10 | Last day to apply for Fall graduation to have your name appear in the Commencement program and to update your diploma mailing address. |
| November 18 | Deadline for undergraduates to request rescheduling of final examinations. |
| November 21-29 | Thanksgiving break (No Classes) |
| December 9 | Last day to apply for W grade policy |
| December 9 | Classes End. Last day to apply for "W" grade. |
| December 10 | Reading Day (No Classes/Exams) |
| December 11-16 | Final examinations |
| December 18 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| December 21 | Degree Conferral. Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
* See commencement.vt.edu for commencement ceremony schedule.
Winter 2026-2027
Date |
Event |
| August 3 | Add/Drop opens. |
| December 28 | Classes Begin (Virtual, Blended, or Winter Experience). Last day to add or drop courses or to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). Last day to change grade mode. |
| January 4 | Classes Begin (Residential-Blacksburg). Last day to add or drop courses or to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). Last day to change grade mode. |
| January 5 | Last day to resign. |
| January 15 | Classes End. Last day to apply for "W" grade. |
| January 16 | Final examinations. |
| January 19 | Final grades due. (11:59 p.m.) |
| January 21 | Degree Conferral. Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
Spring 2027
Date |
Event |
| Oct 20 - Nov 3, 2026 | Course Request. |
| TBD | Course Schedule available. |
| Nov 30 | Add/Drop opens. (7:00 a.m.) |
| Jan 18 | Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes - University Offices Closed). Last day to submit a Leave of Absence request. |
| Jan 19 | Classes Begin. Last day to withdraw from the semester (100% Refund). Last day to submit a Leave of Absence request. |
| Jan 25 | Last day to add classes or drop individual courses for a 100% refund for reduced course loads. |
| TBD | Census (Enrollment numbers are frozen for reporting purposes.) |
| Mar 1 | Last day to change grade option from A-F to P/F. Last day to drop individual courses. (25% refund). |
| Mar 6-14 | Spring Break (No Classes - University Offices Open) |
| Mar 30 | Last day to resign and/or change grade option from P/F to A-F. |
| Apr 13 | Last day to apply for Spring graduation to have your name appear in the Commencement program and to update your diploma mailing address. |
| Apr 21 | Deadline for undergraduates to request rescheduling of final examinations. |
| May 5 | Classes End. Last day to apply for "W" grade. |
| May 6 | Reading Day (No Classes/Exams) |
| May 7-12 | Final examinations. |
| May 14 | Final grades due. (5 p.m.) |
| May 17 | Degree Conferral. Final grades viewable in Hokie SPA and on the official transcript. |
* See commencement.vt.edu for commencement ceremony schedule.
Religious, Cultural, Ethnic, Meaning-Making, and Faith Based Observances
As a publicly funded institution of higher education, Virginia Tech does not officially recognize religious holidays and celebrations. However, as an institution we recognize the importance of such events in the lives of our community members. In the spirit of inclusive excellence and our Principles of Community, faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to be cognizant of major religious and cultural observances when planning courses and campus events and to be sensitive to potential conflicts.
When conflicts do occur, students should notify their instructors in accordance with university policy stated as follows:
If a student cannot attend a class, they may notify their instructor(s) directly or contact the Office of the Dean of Students, whose staff can provide advocacy through its absence verification process. The Office of the Dean of Students considers absence verification for any of the following reasons: illness or death of a family member or friend; off-campus medical appointments or hospital admission; court subpoenas; military orders; and observances of religious, cultural, ethnic, meaning-making, or faith-based beliefs. Staff members send an absence verification notice to the college dean, who then forwards the verification to the instructor(s). If upon a good-faith evaluation an instructor believes that accommodating an absence negatively affects the course of study, students can contact the Office of the Dean of Students for continued advocacy and guidance. Students are responsible for making arrangements with the instructor as soon as possible to complete any work missed due to absence. If this work differs from the original exam or assignment, it must be appropriately related to course objectives and no more difficult than the original.
Faculty determine their attendance policy, including whether they will accommodate absences and how they will do so. However, in accordance with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community, faculty are encouraged to accommodate students when the observance of religious, cultural, ethnic, meaning-making, or faith-based beliefs conflict with academic requirements. Students who choose to request an excused absence directly from their instructor(s) due to a religious observance should do so during the first two weeks of classes or as soon as they become aware of the need for an accommodation.
For a calendar of observances, please see the Interfaith Calendar.